Chapter 261 Orochimaru's plan (Happy National Day~)
"Thank you for your hard work."
Within the Land of Waves, a group of Konoha ninjas have entered. They quickly occupied various key nodes and established them as strongholds.
The leading ninja nodded to Kakashi with a smile on his face. He was a jounin of the Hyuga clan, and he belonged to the Konoha border defense army.
In fact, after Kakashi and others entered the Country of Waves, they divided into a group of people and came in together.
We must also be grateful that there are no daimyo escorts or ninja villages in the Land of Waves, so their actions were not noticed or noticed by anyone.
Their mission is to enter here after Kakashi and others have dealt with the trouble and captured enough evidence, and essentially control this place.
"It's okay, these are what we should do."
Kakashi smiled and shook his head, while Naruto, Sasuke and Kaoru beside him seemed to be in a much better mood.
These three people successfully completed their tasks, and naturally they were in a good mood.
Xianglin was perhaps the fastest among the three of them. After she noticed those guys coming, she almost didn't give them a chance to enter the town and killed them directly.
The enemies she faces are all bandits and gangsters. These people may have a strong deterrent effect among ordinary people, but they are really not enough to face a ninja like her.
She took care of them all with little effort, and then immediately supported Zuosuke and Naruto.
But when she rushed over, she found that there seemed to be nothing of her own.
Zuosuke and Naruto worked very well together. They took action immediately after clearly assigning their tasks and goals.
The combination of shadow clones and transformation techniques has to be said to be one of the most useful detection methods in the ninja world, and it is probably also one of the most useful methods when there is no sensing ninja.
Under Naruto's investigation, they completed all the tasks they needed to complete with almost no effort.
After all, people like Cardo are used to being domineering in the Country of Waves, so no matter who comes, it will be difficult for them to cause any trouble.
Even if there is trouble, there are specially hired ninjas to deal with it. Over time, the ninjas who come here to perform tasks avoid them.
In such an environment, their lives are very comfortable, so their awareness of vigilance has become very, very poor.
They didn't even notice Naruto's arrival, let alone that he was spying and investigating information among them.
After everything was confirmed, Naruto and Zuosuke began to take separate actions.
Naruto directly created a large number of shadow clones. This approach, which in the eyes of ordinary people would simply make one feel tired of life, is like drinking water and eating.
Under the impact of the army of shadow clones that roared like a mountain and a tsunami, these guys collapsed immediately!
Even many ninjas were frightened when they saw this scene. They were even more frightened when they saw some of their companions being knocked down directly.
In the end, they chose the most direct and effective method. They turned around and ran away. They were hired ninjas anyway, so running away was not a big deal for them.
This situation naturally attracted Kado's attention, but what Kado didn't know was that he had already been targeted by Zuosuke.
Almost the moment he wanted to escape, he was directly attacked by Zuosuke!
Zuosuke is definitely not an easy person to talk to, especially when faced with a villain like Cardo, he will not even talk nonsense with him.
He rushed directly in front of Cardo, and stabbed the Chidori into Cardo's chest without any hesitation!
Kado is just an ordinary person, he doesn't have Zabuza's physique or chakra at all.
Even though there is still a huge gap between Sasuke's Chidori and Kakashi's, Kakashi still managed to avoid Zabuza's critical point to some extent.
Almost instantly, he was pierced through the heart by Zuosuke, and within a few breaths he was completely out of breath.
Once Cardo died, his group of subordinates naturally dispersed. Their relationship with Cardo was maintained by money.
Now that their employer is gone, they are still resisting!
With this, Naruto and Sasuke's solo actions came to a successful end.
"Uncle, when did you come here?"
At this moment, Naruto looked at the Hyuga ninja in front of him and suddenly asked.
"Could it be that you were the support that Mr. Kakashi asked for?"
"ah?"
The Hyuga ninja couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he heard Naruto's words, then he smiled and shook his head.
"No, no, actually we have been following you.
I believe Mr. Kakashi has also told you that in addition to protecting that evil employer, your mission should also have other tasks.
For example, the country of waves, right?"
"Ah, have you always been here?"
Naruto couldn't help but rub his head when he heard this, and he said with some depression.
"Since you've been here all along, why don't you take action? Those robbers, gangsters, and some ninjas have all run away. If they are scattered here..."
"Naruto, shut up."
Before Naruto could finish speaking, Zuosuke grabbed Naruto directly and whispered.
"They can't take action. They are regular guard troops. Normally they cannot enter the Kingdom of Waves.
Only when we get the current actual situation of the Country of Waves and have control over this place can they come in.
Although we didn't talk about these things in class, you should also take a look at the things outside class."
"Is that so?"
Naruto was a little confused. He did have good grades now, but there were many things that were not mentioned in ninja textbooks.
Only after you become a ninja can you slowly explore and understand, and then you can know these things.
"Yes, but now they have solved Cardo, and Lord Kakashi has also given us the information, so we can come in."
The Hyuga ninja nodded and continued to smile.
"As for what you are worried about, it will definitely not happen. Now that we have occupied this place, how can we let those guys disturb the public order here?
Once we stabilize the situation here, we will take action against them. Only when these bugs are dead will we feel more at ease.
so....."
Having said this, the Hyuga ninja turned his head and looked into the distance, and his breath instantly became sharp.
Even if Zuosuke, Naruto and Xiang Rin were elite people who had gone through countless missions, they still couldn't bear such an aura.
However, they all understood one thing, that is, Konoha would never ignore this matter, which made them completely relieved.
Because as long as Konoha takes care of this matter, then they believe that this place will definitely be stable!
In this case, do they still need to care so much?
...
"It seems that Konoha has completely made up its mind."
In the Land of Rain, Orochimaru looked at the document in his hand and couldn't help but smile.
Konoha agreed, and Yu Principle told him to follow up.
To be honest, Orochimaru didn't know exactly what choice Konoha would make.
Because it is understandable no matter what choice you make, it all just depends on Konoha's own inner thoughts.
Now that Konoha finally gave an answer, Orochimaru didn't think it was strange. Making a decision was a good thing, not to mention that he had already contacted some people in advance.
What's more interesting to him is that Kumogakure and Iwagakure clearly rejected his idea.
Orochimaru can completely imagine how deep the fear of Konoha or Habara is in these two villages.
Even though Habara had caused unimaginable harm to them, they had no intention of going to settle accounts with Habara.
Even though Orochimaru clearly told them that the Akatsuki organization would take action, they had no interest in this matter, and even Kumogakure had already taken action against him!
Kirigakure Village didn't even reply. After all, it was too far away, and Orochimaru had no interest in going to the Kingdom of Water, so this matter can be regarded as a blow.
The only good news is Sunagakure Village, Konoha's ally.
I have to say that Orochimaru was really impressed by Habara's judgment ability, because Sunagakure Village was really moved by this matter!
It's understandable that Sunagakure is excited about Orochimaru, after all, the situation in Sunagakure Village can no longer be described as bad.
The war between Konoha and Iwagakure forced Iwagakure to abandon the Country of Grass. Under such circumstances, Iwagakure Village could only continue to compress the small countries bordering the Country of Wind.
Such an approach would naturally severely damage the rights and interests of Sunagakure Village, but Sunagakure Village really couldn't beat Iwagakure Village.
The strength of Iwagakure Village is higher than that of Sunagakure Village, and Iwagakure Village is not as short of money as Sunagakure Village, and it has not implemented any elitist policies.
As for Iwagakure, although I can't take care of Konoha, can't I still take care of your Sunagakure Village?
Therefore, Sunagakure's interests are constantly being eroded by Iwagakure, and at the same time, riots continue to break out in places controlled by Sunagakure.
Luo Sha couldn't figure out how these guys got so many supplies.
Although their strength is weak, there are so many materials that allow them to constantly harass them and continuously reduce their control.
After three years, Luo Sha had been tortured to the point where she could hardly bear it.
The internal economy continues to weaken, and the territory they control continues to be compressed. In addition, their village seems to have lost a large number of secret volumes due to the last attack.
All of this has also caused the voices of dissatisfaction in Sunagakure Village to become louder and louder.
If Luo Sha doesn't make any changes, then they may not have any chance to change!
"So, this guy wants to take a gamble again and make a conflict transfer, right?"
Orochimaru licked his tongue. He didn't feel sorry for Luo Sha at all. He could even say that he saw Luo Sha's future.
The current Konoha is not the Konoha that was once controlled by his teacher. The current Konoha under the control of Habara is definitely a greedy beast!
If you really attack him, he will probably eat you up.
The Kingdom of Kusanagi and the Kingdom of Yu are a lesson learned from the past, not to mention Orochimaru has also obtained the information, and now Konoha's troops have entered the Kingdom of Waves.
According to Konoha's previous practices, the Country of Waves will definitely become Konoha's territory, and there will be no surprises.
So Orochimaru is really not optimistic about Sunagakure Village, even when the Akatsuki organization is dispatched collectively, he is not optimistic about Sunagakure Village at all!
The organization is now very strong, there is no doubt about it.
Pain, Xiaolan, Uchiha Itachi, Onigao, Beiruhu, Shennong, as well as Scorpion, Black Zetsu and himself, this combination is definitely a nightmare for the enemy.
And behind them there is Uchiha Madara, and even the Kages of the past can help if necessary.
But even so, their strength will definitely not be at the peak level, and Orochimaru does not dare to let their strength return to its peak.
If he did that, wouldn't he make himself uncomfortable? He hasn't reached that point yet.
He has indeed made a lot of progress in three years, but he always believes that Hanbara's progress will definitely not be small in these three years.
Even though he didn't know how strong Han Yuan had become in the past three years, he absolutely believed that this person would not slow down his pace.
He must be constantly improving, constantly moving forward, and constantly making people feel despair.
It's just that no matter how strong he is, he still needs to be verified, and people need to know how strong he is.
Even if Habara's actions were plainly to devour the next opponent, to defeat Orochimaru himself, and for a series of things that he himself felt were beneficial.
But Orochimaru still chose to agree, because he really wanted to know how far Habara had progressed.
"Okay, now that the troublesome things have finally been cleared up, the next step is the last step."
Orochimaru burned the letter in his hand, but the corners of his mouth still maintained a smile.
Konoha has done it, and Sunagakure Village has agreed. Then there is only one last small and not troublesome trouble left, which is to get the Akatsuki organization to dispatch.
Orochimaru was really not worried about having the Akatsuki organization dispatched. After all, the Akatsuki organization was not exactly unknown now.
During the war between Konoha and Sunagakure, the Akatsuki organization helped Onoki fight Habara, and that performance was really not bad.
Then the final victory was Habara's, but everyone felt that Hahara was no longer a human being, and it was normal to lose to this guy.
Although the Akatsuki organization that showed its strength was exposed to the eyes of the ninja world, they also received many tasks.
This may not really be bad news for them, at least they can still complete the accumulation of funds relatively smoothly after losing Kakuzu.
But people in the Akatsuki organization basically have one thing in common, that is, they are extremely hostile to Konoha and Habara!
After all, Hahara gave them the biggest defeat, and even poached and killed their people.
And all of them are arrogant people. With such hatred, how could they not want revenge, especially since they have grown up in three years.
Orochimaru felt that it was not particularly difficult to convince them to take action...
...
"Master Kazekage, have you really decided to do this?"
In the Kazekage office, Chiyo and Ebizo stood together. They frowned and looked at Rasa in front of them.
It's just that their expressions are not particularly good-looking, and it can even be seen that their mood is very low now.
Because they received an incredible message, that is, Rasa decided to attack Konoha following this Chunin Exam!
Such information really made their scalps numb. They really wanted to ask Luo Sha if he was crazy and why he would do such a thing to seek death.
But they couldn't ask because they also knew Luo Sha's difficulties.
Whether it was the pressure from Iwagakure or the huge damage caused to their storage room, this was the straw that broke Luo Sha's back.
If Luo Sha doesn't do something, then he really won't have to do anything in the future.
"Yes, I have decided."
Luo Sha nodded hard and sighed before continuing.
"I know it's hard for you to understand. After all, Konoha is so powerful, and the Akatsuki organization was probably the one who attacked our secret room last time.
But now the situation of Sand Hidden Village is that it has reached the edge of the cliff.
Either we do something to make a change and stop heading toward and falling off the cliff.
Or just walk straight down and everyone will be smashed to pieces!
We have no choice, nor much room for choice. I know those people in the Akatsuki organization cannot be trusted, but they have strength.
Their strength can help us deal with Konoha, and they themselves have quite a grudge against Konoha.
Not to mention anything else, Orochimaru alone is probably very bad with Konoha. After all, he was one of the three ninjas in the past, but now he is just a rebel ninja."
Luo Sha's words were not serious and he expressed his views, and his voice sounded calm.
But under such calmness, there is a deep helplessness and sigh. Now Sunagakure Village has really reached a stage of extreme difficulties.
In fact, to put it bluntly, from the Third Ninja War to now, life in Sunagakure Village has never been easy.
Internal conflicts continue to accumulate. What they can do is not solve the conflicts, and they cannot solve the people who caused the conflicts.
Conflicts are caused by two or even multiple parties. If any party is resolved, Sunagakure Village may not have an easy time, because these are all ninjas.
And if we really talk about it, they themselves can be regarded as the party causing the conflict. Do they want me to kill myself?
Rasa's plan is essentially a way to divert conflicts, just like when they declared war on Konoha during the Third War.
It's just that the Konoha now is not the Konoha it used to be, and neither Ebizou nor Chiyo can say a word.
That is to say, what they did was probably to accelerate the situation, causing them to jump off the cliff in Sunagakure Village!
But what can be done? Can anything really be changed?
No, unless Sunagakure Village can defeat Konoha, and this is their only chance...
.....
Inside the Kingdom of Rain, in a dark cave, several afterimages appeared on the fingers that looked like demon stone statues.
"Head, it's actually an all-staff meeting. This kind of situation is rare. Does that mean there's a big task coming?"
A slightly frivolous voice sounded, and in the afterimage of Mohu, his shark-like eyes could be vaguely seen.
"It's not me who's looking for you, it's Orochimaru."
Payne's afterimage glanced at him, then he shook his head and said in a deep voice.
"But I support his ideas and plans, but I also want to see what you think about this matter, so I called you all here."
"Oh, Orochimaru?"
A guy who looked a bit short couldn't help laughing when he heard this. This guy was obviously Beiliuhu.
"Of course you have to listen carefully to Orochimaru's thoughts and plans. After all, Orochimaru was one of the three ninjas in the past."
"That really compliments me. I just have some immature ideas."
Orochimaru licked his tongue. He was not in his laboratory at this time. Even if he knew about the projection, he would only project a virtual shadow.
But he didn't want any surprises to happen, so he chose a valley to have a conversation with them.
"I think everyone remembers what our mission is, which is to capture the nine tailed beasts and bring the entire world under control to achieve peace."
"Tch, peace..."
Orochimaru's words immediately made everyone among them shake their heads. It was obvious that this person was Scorpion, and he never felt that what he and these guys were doing was for peace.
But he is willing to stay, because here he can study the art he wants!
"I don't know if it can be peaceful or not, that's what they say anyway."
Orochimaru licked his tongue, and after casually responding to Scorpio, he continued to speak.
"But no matter what it is for, our goal here is very clear, and that is to achieve our own goals.
I think everyone should not deny that peace is something we ninjas can only meet but cannot seek. What we are doing now is just trying.
Let’s try the method mentioned by our leader and see if it can be realized. At the same time, we can also follow this organization to complete our own things.
Everyone, do you think so?"
Orochimaru's words were very explicit, but no one denied what he said, not even Nagato.
Nagato knew very well what these people who were willing to join the Akatsuki organization were thinking, but as long as they were willing to cooperate with him, it was no big deal.
When their goals are achieved and a peaceful world is shown to them, they will naturally be able to feel all this.
"Go on, what do you want us to do this time?"
The shadow of Oniyo glanced at Orochimaru, then at Nagato, and then he spoke.
"It's very simple, that's what we can and should do now."
Orochimaru licked his tongue gently and said with a smile.
"Since our target is the tailed beast, the nine-tailed beast is also the most troublesome and difficult to deal with.
So, why don’t we try to catch Kyuubi?”
Following his words, most people looked at Orochimaru in another direction.
Catch the Kyuubi?
All members of the Akatsuki organization, probably except Nagato and Shen Nong, who had never met Habara, their expressions changed slightly at this moment.
Is Orochimaru crazy or something? Doesn't he know what kind of monsters there are in Konoha?
Not to mention Jiraiya, the Fifth Hokage, and Tsunade from the Medical Club, these and Orochimaru are all members of the Sannin.
Not to mention such powerful guys as Uchiha Shisui, Hatake Kakashi, and Kakuzu who defected to Konoha.
"Green Gourd Sword Fairy"
They really have no way to deal with that Uchiha Hahara alone!
They still remember their collision with Uchiha Hahara three years ago.
That guy stared at Onoki's dust escape and activated the despairing Suno Nōhu. How could they forget the power to destroy the world?
This guy's plan is not to make them attend work, let them go to a mass funeral!
"Are you crazy?"
Uchiha Itachi spoke gloomily at this moment, his shadow stared at Orochimaru and asked word by word.
"If you cause trouble to Konoha, do you think we can come back alive?
If you miss, you can go alone, but don't drag us along."
"Oh, you are so afraid of Uchiha Hahara, this is really something I didn't expect."
Orochimaru let out bursts of gloomy laughter. He didn't care at all that even the shadow could be seen, Uchiha Itachi's ugly eyes, he continued to speak.
"Since I think I can take action, it must be that I have investigated it clearly.
I don’t know if you have paid attention to the situation in Sunagakure Village. That village is in very bad shape now. Iwagakure has lost the Country of Grass, and now it can only fight with Sunagakure Village.
How could Sand Hidden Village be the opponent of Iwagakure Village? Their interests in the Wind Country are constantly being plundered and compressed.
Moreover, the secret vault of Sunagakure Village was raided before, causing them to lose a large amount of documents, which was another major blow to them.
Luo Sha is almost unable to hold on anymore. If there are no substantive actions, then he may not be able to hold on this year and will collapse.
The same is true for Sunagakure Village. Without a way to divert conflicts and obtain benefits, they will also suffer."
Orochimaru's words caused everyone present to fall into silence. Although some of them were not good at analyzing these things, they could also guess some problems.
That is, Sunagakure Village must find a way to solve the problem, even plunder the wealth.
Only in this way can Sunagakure Village find a way to save itself!
"Sunagakure Village, it seems that guy Luo Sha is gambling again, right?"
Scorpion knew about Sand Hidden Village. When Orochimaru said this, he basically had a general idea.
"Is Rasa going to attack Konoha again by diverting conflicts like in the third war?
It’s just that I don’t understand how he has the confidence to do such a thing when Konoha is so strong, even with us.”
"The answer is very simple, the Joint Chunin Examination."
Orochimaru licked his tongue gently, his words made everyone understand what they meant, and Orochimaru continued to speak at this time.
"I said that I have been fully prepared for this matter, and I have also collected the information on Konoha Village.
This time the Joint Chunin Examination is held in Konoha, and such an exam is the most suitable for sneaking into.
You said, if Rasa leads his most elite subordinates, and even takes their jinchuriki into Konoha to take the exam.
At the same time, they dispersed their own troops and came in disguised as people watching the game. Then they would launch a surprise attack at a critical moment. In that case, Konoha would definitely panic.
And he is also very smart. He knows that if Konoha reacts, Sunagakure Village will definitely lose, because other ninja villages may not take action.
So he needs us, needs us to take action and give enough confidence to other people who hate Konoha.
Even if they don’t dare to take action, at least let them not embarrass Sunagakure and us. If they can take action, that would be great.”
Orochimaru's words caused everyone present to fall into silence, and their eyes began to flash involuntarily.
Konoha and Uchiha Hahara, this has caused them countless troubles. For these arrogant people, this is really an extremely painful memory.
Now it seems that they really have a chance to do something. How could they not be tempted?
"In addition, I also investigated that the current Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki is named Uzumaki Naruto, and he is the son of the Fourth Hokage.
His mentoring Jonin is Kakashi. If nothing happens, this kid will take the exam. I think this will be our opportunity."
Orochimaru finally summarized the matter. He knew that he had mostly succeeded, and these guys were all excited.
"It's indeed a good plan, but I have some questions."
At this moment, Scorpion spoke again.
"If it fails, you know what I mean, Uchiha Hahara is too strong, and there are so many families in Konoha.
If we fail, then what are we going to do, or in other words, what is our purpose and plan from the beginning."
Orochimaru chuckled twice, but before he could speak, Pain had already answered for Orochimaru.
"Regarding this matter, Orochimaru has told me in advance that Konoha Village is different from other villages. It is the largest ninja village in the entire ninja world and the most powerful ninja village.
So our mission was only one from the beginning, to capture the Nine-Tails.
As for assisting Sunagakure Village, that is just a matter of "incidental" for us. Once the situation changes, we will make timely adjustments.
And everyone, I will also take part in this operation, and Orochimaru and I guarantee that he will summon strong enough people to assist in the battle.
I think you all still have the impression that Orochimaru summoned an extremely powerful person three years ago and destroyed an entire mountain range when he fought Uchiha Hahara."
This incident was still fresh in Scorpio's and Onigayo's memory, which was why they hated Orochimaru but didn't do anything.
After all, such a person is very terrifying, at least he can fight like this with Uchiha Hahara.
This also shows that as long as Orochimaru is given time to prepare, he can definitely give you a huge surprise!
After receiving such an answer, everyone present was basically satisfied.
This is a rare opportunity, an opportunity that they can try before their eyes. If they don't take advantage of it, it won't work.
"In this case, we have to make a lot of preparations."
After a long while, Xie finally murmured to himself, then he looked at everyone and said.
"Especially the retreat route, this must be dealt with early.
It’s not that I’m too pessimistic, but when we encounter a place like this, no matter whether we win or lose, we must make all preparations in advance.”